Yellow Sand Continent Sky
A colossal, opulent boat soared through the air, casting a shadow like a massive cloud, blocking sunlight and leaving countless cultivators below in awe and fear.
Flight treasures were rare and exorbitantly valuable, beyond the reach of even Eighth-Grade or some Ninth-Grade forces. A luxurious, massive flight treasure like this was unheard of.
Wherever the boat passed, it became the center of attention. Some bold cultivators, thinking themselves strong enough to seize it, faltered upon seeing a grand flag emblazoned with two words: Harem. Shuddering, they wished for extra legs to flee.
The Harem's fame on the Yellow Sand Continent had reached its peak. Only a madman would provoke them.
Indeed, this was the Dream Immortal Boat, carrying Lan An and his wives, leisurely touring the skies.
Returning to the Ice Heaven Continent, Lan An chose the Dream Immortal Boat to let his wives relax, enjoying the scenery below—a treat for them.
On the Dream Immortal Boat, the women lounged by the pool, basking in the sun, their vibrant bikinis gleaming, showcasing their alluring figures—a paradise for any man. Except for Su Mi and Ai Xin, still in seclusion, even Hua Yu Feng joined the sunbathing group.
The Array Saint Body transformation, within the Acceleration Array, took exactly 100 days—10 days in real time, shorter than Lan An expected.
Post-transformation, Hua Yu Feng appeared unchanged: her skin still fair and soft, her beauty proud and aloof. Her array mastery only rose from Mid to Late Sixth-Grade Array Master. Yet, Lan An sensed a hidden danger from her, hinting her combat strength was far beyond her outward appearance.
Jin'er had explained that the Array Saint Body didn't drastically boost cultivation. Its true terror lay in pre-inscribed arrays on the body, revealed only in battle.
Lan An, shirtless, soaked in the pool, gazing at his flower-like wives with contentment. Yet, his heart drifted to those far away—Shui Niang Qing, Bing Lan Xi, Ya Lian Nga…
How are they now?
The radiant, transcendent Elf Queen and the endlessly charming Seventh-Grade Little Demon Fox flickered in his mind.
Why am I thinking of them? Lan An smiled wryly. Winning the Elf Queen and Little Demon Fox was a daunting challenge.
Not to mention the System's task regarding Water Heaven Sect's leader, Shui Ji Jun—a headache.
He buried their images deep in his heart.
The only regret was that Hua Qing Zhu couldn't join the Harem's return to the Ice Heaven Continent. Only Bai Lian Hua accompanied him.
The Hua Clan, recently stabilized, had built Flower Bamboo City, replacing the White Sand Dynasty as the dominant force across thousands of miles. Hua Qing Zhu's role was indispensable.
A week ago, Lan An personally visited the Hua Clan to propose, presenting betrothal gifts for Hua Qing Zhu before the Grand Elder, his father-in-law Hua Ming, and the clan elders.
His gifts shocked the Hua Clan and Flower Bamboo City: two High Spirit-Grade treasures for the Grand Elder and Hua Ming, a Supreme Spirit-Grade technique, and six Supreme Heaven-Grade treasures for the elders, each tailored to Earth attributes. Lan An had bought these from the Lucky Shop while selecting Bloodlines for his wives—truly extraordinary.
As promised, Lan An ensured the Hua Clan, which stood by him against the White Sand Dynasty, was richly rewarded. Everyone who contributed received gifts. The betrothal gifts left the Hua Clan dumbfounded, eager to hold the wedding, making Hua Qing Zhu blush.
Lan An's status in the Hua Clan was unmatched, respected from top to bottom, even by his father-in-law.
The Hua Clan reciprocated, giving nine-tenths of the Supreme Spirit Stones from the White Sand Dynasty to the Harem. Lan An, in turn, gifted all the dynasty's techniques, skills, and resources to the Hua Clan.
A fair exchange, both sides cherishing their bond.
The Grand Elder's castration, inflicted by the Supreme Emperor's White Sand Prison Scripture, couldn't be undone, though Lan An offered. The Grand Elder declined, saying at his age and realm, physical loss was irrelevant. He sought to regain the passion and confidence of youth to advance further.
Lan An understood. Years as a eunuch had scarred the Grand Elder's soul. Restoring his body wouldn't erase that past. Better to face reality, accept his imperfect body, and overcome his dark history to find dawn.
That relied on the Grand Elder's will alone.
Additionally, Lan An's reluctant subordinate, Sixth-Grade Array Master Tran Kun, joined the Hua Clan as a guest elder. Before leaving, Lan An gave him the Evil Emperor's array inheritance and a High Heaven-Grade array, leaving Tran Kun tearfully grateful, vowing lifelong loyalty.
Hua Yu Feng had absorbed the Evil Emperor's array inheritance, so it was better given to Tran Kun, hoping he'd progress and abandon his hedonistic ways.
Tian Ye Yao and her four maids were busy. After meeting, Lan An collected the Supreme Spirit Stones from Beauty Nourishing Pills and items sold at the Multi-Treasure Pavilion, supplying them with more resources before parting.
Tian Ye Yao relentlessly probed the Harem's secrets, but Lan An dodged with feigned ignorance, nearly triggering her second personality. He escaped using Swift Shift.
The Harem's Supreme Spirit Stone reserves were vast. Lan An expanded the Acceleration Array to cover the Palace Tree's second to fourth floors, boosting Su Mi, Ai Xin, and the egg's hatching speed.
Keng! Lucky Shop upgrade complete!
The System's voice jolted Lan An from his thoughts.
"Finally done?" Lan An smiled. The Lucky Shop's upgrade to Level 3 took longer than previous ones.
He was eager. Jin'er had said Level 3 offered Warm Blood Serum, True-Grade treasures, and Constitutions.
Level 2 sold Bloodlines; Level 3 added Constitutions, amplifying the Harem's potential.
Keng! Upgrade Gift Package available for 36 hours, priced at 30 billion Reputation Points. Will the host purchase?
The System's mechanical voice darkened Lan An's face, anger surging.
"Jin'er, the last Gift Package was 500 million Reputation Points. Now 30 billion? What's this?" Lan An roared inwardly.
The System was clearly extorting him, knowing he had funds.
After buying Bloodlines, arrays, and clothes, his remaining 36 billion Reputation Points were nearly wiped out by this 30 billion price, leaving just 6 billion.
"Young Master, don't be angry. The System prices the Gift Package based on your finances. You get what you pay for. This package has items even I didn't expect! You'll regret missing it," Jin'er said gravely, her voice tinged with excitement.
She hadn't anticipated such astonishing contents.
Lan An's expression turned serious. If Jin'er rated it so highly, the package was extraordinary. 30 billion was worth it.
"What's in it?" He couldn't resist asking.
Jin'er took a deep breath, whispering,
"A pure Divine Beast Bloodline!
A technique of unknown grade!
A Heaven and Earth Variant!
A Constitution in the Top 10 Great Constitution List!
And… a Chaos Qi!"
HISS…
Lan An gasped. A Top 10 Constitution was already terrifying, but a Heaven and Earth Variant, a technique, a Divine Beast Bloodline, and Chaos Qi?
Chaos Qi was key to making the Spirit Realm Pearl a complete Small World. Jin'er once said it was a coveted treasure in the Immortal Realm, fought over by Great Powers.
And now, it was in the package?
The Five Elements Small World mission, a Legendary-Grade task with immense rewards, finally had a lead (Chapter 161).
"Buy it now!" Lan An didn't hesitate.
Keng! Successfully purchased the Upgrade Gift Package. 30 billion Reputation Points deducted! The System announced.
Lan An ignored his dwindling points, eager to open the package.
"Young Master will be satisfied!" Jin'er said confidently.
Lan An nodded, waving to his wives,
"Come here, my treasures! The closer to your husband, the better!"
The sunbathing women, seeing his serious expression, were puzzled but obediently gathered, surrounding him.
"Husband, what's up?" Yan Yue Qi asked first.
"Master Jin'er sent another gift. Let's wait a moment!" Lan An said grandly.
The women's eyes sparkled, sitting patiently.
Even Ji Ya and Ji Bing, who recently received Bloodlines, were quietly expectant.
Indeed, the last two Bloodlines went to Ji Bing and Ji Ya—not Divine Beast ones but those of two ancestors who founded the Guang Han Palace, a renowned Immortal Realm force mastering Ice and Water, rivaling the Water Desolate Clan.
Guang Han Bloodline.
Per Jin'er, the Guang Han Palace matched the Water Desolate Clan in the Immortal Realm. Both were human offshoots, blessed by heaven with extraordinary abilities, akin to mutated human races.
Lan An, pleased with his surrounding wives, nodded. They were his lucky charms—having them near ensured a bountiful haul.
"Open the Upgrade Gift Package!"
Jin'er, perched on his shoulder, was as curious as he was.
Keng! Opening the Shop Upgrade Gift Package!
Five System notifications followed:
Keng! Congratulations, host, for obtaining the Divine Beast Bloodline: Golden Slaughter White Tiger!
Keng! Congratulations, host, for obtaining the Technique of Unknown Grade: Sword Control Art!
Keng! Congratulations, host, for obtaining the Variant Flame: Sky Summit Flame!
Keng! Congratulations, host, for obtaining the Constitution: Five Elements Saint Body!
Keng! Congratulations, host, for obtaining the Chaos Fire Qi!
Hearing the five items, Lan An's breathing quickened intensely…